NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
Golden State Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Atlanta Dream following lineup changes
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Coach Natalie Nakase adjusted the Golden State Valkyries' starting lineup for Game 4, inserting Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles, which helped secure a 67-62 victory against the Atlanta Dream to tie the WNBA Finals series at two games apiece. The team will return home for Game 5 on Monday night.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The victory equalized the best-of-seven championship series at 2-2, sending the matchup back to San Francisco for Game 5 with the championship still undecided.
Key Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 67-62 in Game 4 in Atlanta to tie the WNBA Finals series 2-2.
- Coach Natalie Nakase changed the starting lineup by adding veteran guard Tiffany Hayes and Kaila Charles.
- Coach Nakase tightened the team's rotation to seven players getting significant minutes.
- Gabby Williams contributed 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the Game 4 win.
- Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Monday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.
- Game 4 drew an attendance of 17,000 fans at the Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena.
Who's Mentioned
PersonAndre Iguodala“Former NBA player for the Golden State Warriors”PersonGabby Williams“Player for the Golden State Valkyries”PersonKaila Charles“Player for the Golden State Valkyries”PersonLeBron James“Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers”OrganizationGolden State Valkyries“WNBA team”PersonSteve Kerr“Coach of the Golden State Warriors”PersonNatalie Nakase“Coach of the Golden State Valkyries”PersonCecilia Zandalasini“Player for the Golden State Valkyries”PersonKevin Durant“Basketball player”PersonAngel Reese“Player for the Atlanta Dream”PersonTiffany Hayes“Veteran guard for the Golden State Valkyries”PersonKayla Thornton“Player for the Golden State Valkyries”